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World NGO Day 2019

World NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) Day is an international calendar day annually observed on the 27th of February. The United Nations along with EU leaders and international organizations officially recognized it in 2014

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India has the highest number of NGOs (3.3 million or 33 lakhs)

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Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile successfully tested

India successfully test fired the short-range Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) from a test range along the coast of Odisha. Developed by DRDO, the missile has a strike range of 25-30 km and has a capability of engaging multiple targets

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QRSAM will replace the 'Akash' missile defence system.

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Gandhi Peace Prize awarded

President Ramnath Kovind awarded The Gandhi Peace Prize to Vivekananda Kendra for 2015, Akshaya Patra Foundation and Sulabh International for 2016, Ekal Abhiyan Trust for 2017 & Yohei Sasakawa for 2018 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

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2019 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

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Harun Global Rich List 2019

Jeff Bezos of Amazon tops the list of richest individual with $147 bn. Mukesh Ambani grabs the 10th spot with $54 bn. The ‘Loong Palace Hurun Global Rich List 2019’, lists the richest individuals across the globe having a net worth of $1 billion

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India stands at 5th rank in the Global Rich List

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‘Delhi Declaration’ on Digital Health

As part of the 4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit in New Delhi, the ministers and delegation adopted the Delhi Declaration on Digital Health for sustainable development, which called for WHO’s leadership in digital health

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MoS for Health & Family Welfare: Ashwini Kumar Choubey

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PM Modi unveils World’s largest Gita

A giant Bhagavad Gita dubbed as the ‘Astounding Bhagavad Gita’ running into 670 pages & weighing about 800 kgs, was unveiled at Delhi’s ISKCON temple by the PM. It measures 2.8×2 meters & is the largest principle sacred text ever to be printed

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ISKCON initiated Akshaya Patra- Mid-Day meal program in 2000

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IDBI Bank appoints Hemant Bhargava as Non-Executive Chairman

IDBI Bank appointed Hemant Bhargava as non-executive, non-whole-time chairman. Bhargava is currently the CMD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The life insurer is now the majority shareholder in IDBI Bank with a 51% stake

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IDBI Bank Ltd. established in 1964 by an Act of Parliament

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Aviation Conclave 2019

Aviation Conclave 2019 to be organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation, in association with Airports Authority of India, AAICLAS and CII at New Delhi. Theme of the event is, “Flying for All” with participation from 200 delegates across industries

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Union Minister for Civil Aviation: Suresh Prabhu

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Joint Military exercise Sampriti-2019

8th edition of Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise Sampriti-2019 to be conducted at Tangail, Bangladesh from 02-15 March 2019. Exercise Sampriti-2019 is a bilateral defence co-operation endeavor between India and Bangladesh

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Bangladesh Currency: Taka; Capital Dhaka

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Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank, Dhanlaxmi out of PCA

Reserve Bank of India exempted 2 public sector banks Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank & 1 private sector Dhanlaxmi Bank out of the Prompt Corrective Action framework, allowing them to restart normal lending activities and expansion of businesses

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Dhanlaxmi Bank Headquarters: Thrissur; CEO: T Latha